Team Pinky Pie official uniforms

I was asked to make capes for Team Pinky Pie.  This is for Miss S who is learning the ins and outs of living with Type 1 diabetes.  And for her mom who is trying to get as much buy in as she can at this point.  The theme was purple, pink and butterflies.  I went to the fabric store and found sparkly satins, ribbons with butterflies, and butterfly appliques.

I spent time cutting and stitching.

And stitching some more.

The first cape I finished is for a nurse, tech, or doctor.

The second one was for Momma, Miss A.  She seemed pleased.

I got out the rest of the appliques and added them to the purplist cape.

And this is for Miss S. to combat owwie pin pricks, ucky insulin shots, and fight the Dread Pirate Diabetes.  (When the idea of capes came out, I just kept thinking Princess Bride.)  They actually turned out much better then these pictures show and were much appreciated.  They were fun to make and much appreciated when delivered.  

It is what support staff does!

at texas children's hosiptal

This shawl that I shared with you yesterday is now residing at Texas Children's Hospital.  It is laying over the feet of a short person, Miss S.  She was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes yesterday.  If you would please keep her in your prayers please, it would be most appreciated.  I expect to be spending time at the hospital since we are the closet in distance.  I may not be here tomorrow.

grey shawl

My hands are usually busy while I am watching picture shows.  Like last night.  I was working on the edging of the shawl I was making.  I had only taken it out about six times and I took it out once more after this picture.

By the end of the night, it was finished.  It is not a large shawl but it covers me to about my waist and covers that most important spot between  my shoulder blades that gets cold.  I was wearing it at work today and ended up looking like a babushka because I was not feeling well.  I could have three shawls at work and be happy but I currently only have one that resides there.  

I think the next project will be a hat and mittens from yarn I spun.  I actually need to find more fiber I like so I can spin more.  I thought I might have enough of the next color but I do not think it will be enough for a shawl.

By the way, the cookies from yesterday are all gone.  That is how good they were.  

oatmeal cookies

I was having a quiet evening today while my Beloved was working and decided that I really wanted cookies.  Now I was thinking chocolate chip but never got myself motivated to leave my book.  But motivated me was oatmeal cookies.  They mixed up just over the time it takes to make a pot of tea.  They baked while I wove.  I think they are addictive but I like how all the flavors of the flours came together.  Something that I need to keep learning, when you are baking cookies gluten free or vegan, the texture of the dough is exactly the same as if you were baking in a more traditional manner.  I have had a few goofs recently forgetting that one little fact!

Oatmeal cookies

Note:  You may replace all the flours with all purpose or whole wheat flour

          You may replace the ground flax seed and hempmilk with one egg

          You may replace the olive oil with butter or margarine or another fat of your choice

          You may replace the baking soda and cream of tartar with baking powder

1/2 cup olive oil

3/4 cup brown sugar

1/4 cup hempmilk

2 tablespoons ground flax seed

1 teaspoon cinnamon

2 teaspoons vanilla

1/4 cup arrowroot flour

1/4 cup teff flour

1/4 cup millet flour

1/4 cup buckwheat flour

1/4 cup sorghum flour

1/4 cup almond flour

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar

1 1/2 cups quick oats

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.  In a large mixing bowl (you do realize in my house, this is a small bowl?  It does not hold enough bread dough for six loaves of bread.), put the oil, sugar, milk, flax seeds, vanilla, and cinnamon.  Mix well.  Add the flours, salt, baking soda, and cream of tartar.  Mix.  Stir in the quick oats.

Drop by teaspoon on a baking sheet covered with a silpat or aluminum foil.  Bake for 12 minutes.

I found the outsides were a bit crispy and the insides very tender so be careful taking them off the cookie sheet.  I found it helped to wait 5 to 10 minutes.

Pour a cup of tea.  Put four on a plate.  Sit down to your weaving or reading or crocheting or....

apple dutch baby

We had a lovely time with out of town friends.  Way too much good food and laughter so our tummies were full of both.  I am going to need to learn how to cook Ethiopian food!

There was not a lot of leftover energy after all the laughter.  Weekend breakfasts when my Beloved is home are always interesting.  I have to admit that I always seem to start with some type of cast iron and fat of some sort.  It is best when it can be a casserole like this one.  Takes very little energy when there has been much laughter.  A baked pancake.  This is so easy it is not even funny.  And the eggs from the last post were used in this.  The eggs were so pretty and tasted lovely!

Apple Dutch Baby

Note:  Use 1/2 cup regular flour and 1/2 cup regular milk if you wish.

2 tablespoons butter

1 apple, peeled, cored, and diced

4 tablespoons brown sugar

1/4 cup arrowroot flour

1/4 cup millet flour

1/2 cup hempmilk

3 eggs

a pinch of salt

Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

Put a 8 inch cast iron pan in the oven with the butter to heat the pan and melt the butter.  Mix the eggs with 2 tablespoons of the brown sugar, salt, and flours.  Mix in the milk.

Take the pan out of the oven and pour the egg mixture into it.  Sprinkle the apple over the top of the egg mixture and the last 2 tablespoons of the brown sugar.

Bake for 25 minutes or until golden and puffy.

You can take it out of the pan if you wish and sprinkle with powdered sugar.  We normally eat it just like this.  It is a lovely breakfast and not too sweet.